Date: 1/11/26 4:15 pm From: Jim Sparrell <jimsparrell...> Subject: [NHBirds] Drama on the Merrimack River
While Katie and I were looking for the Barrow's Goldeneye behind the Waumbec Mills, we watched a Great Black-backed Gull land in the river, stick its head under water and pull out a horned pout/bullhead. It then landed on the ice and briefly admired its prize. Suddenly it took off without the fish and a Bald Eagle landed on the ice to claim it. There are a few pictures in the checklist here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S293784666
It did take us two trips to Stark Landing before we saw the Barrow's. Thanks to Kevin M. for assuring us that it was present when we returned.
